The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

This corporate plan is prepared for the reporting period 2024–25 and covers the reporting periods 2024–25 to 2027–28. It considers future trends and potential changes to our operating environment.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

This National Compliance Plan gives regulated maritime industries and our compliance partner’s insight into the compliance areas we will focus our efforts during 2021-22.